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Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park!

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Escape to this adobe-style retreat in Oracle, where you can savor the Sonoran Desert views on a shaded patio or explore nearby Biosphere 2 and Catalina State Park. Unwind with an open-concept living area, gas grill, and complimentary WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park!

This adobe-style 3-bed, 2-bath home places just the right amount of comforts between you and the mesmerizing Sonoran Desert landscape! Begin each day with coffee on the vacation rental's shaded patio before delving into a full day of adventure at Biosphere 2 and Catalina State Park, both found within a short drive. Plus, Tucson and the Saguaro National Park are easy day trips away. But, you might stay close by to explore Oracle's local scene or just to simply relax at your home-away-from-home.

-- THE PROPERTY --

TPT-21377565 | Outdoor Entertainment | Free WiFi | In-Home Laundry Machines

This well-appointed home provides a serene desert getaway for families, friends, and even the solo traveler in need of focused me-time.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Covered patio, gas grill, dining table
INDOOR LIVING: Open-concept living area, flat-screen TV, laptop-friendly workspace
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, Keurig and drip coffee makers, toaster and toaster oven
GENERAL: Fresh linens and towels, ceiling fans, central a/c and heat, complimentary toiletries, step-free access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV and trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Oracle State Park (2.3 miles), Catalina State Park (21.9 miles), Arivipa Canyon (27.0 miles), Picacho Peak State Park (46.3 miles)
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Titan Power Sports and Rentals (0.5 miles), Arizona Zipline Adventures (6.5 miles), High Jinks Ranch - Buffalo Bill Cody's Ranch (7.2 miles), Biosphere 2 (8.3 miles), Funtasticks Family Fun Park (32.3 miles), Tucson Botanical Gardens (37.2 miles), Reid Park Zoo (40.6 miles), Trail Dust Town (40.7 miles)
TRAILS & MORE: Arizona Trail - American Flag Trailhead (4.2 miles), Peppersauce Canyon Trail/Zipling (8.1 miles), Charouleau Gap - ATV Roads (26.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Desert Diamond Casino (48.1 miles), Pima Air & Space Museum (48.5 miles), Casino Del Sol (49.7 miles), Saguaro National Park (50.6 miles), Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (74.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Tucson International Airport (46.2 miles)

NOTE: Oracle is a unique small town surrounded by magnificent boulder-strewn hills and mountain views. It is filled with historical lore and quaint shops displaying the wares of the numerous local artists. Once frequented by famous characters of the wild west such as Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley, the village of Oracle has resisted developers and homeowner associations and has maintained an atmosphere of a simpler, less rule-bound era.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 21377565

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Gem w/ Patio + Grill, Near Oracle St. Park! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Oracle State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Purr Fect Quilters Cottage. SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clear star gazing

A large house with warm in winter and cool in summer environments. Full kitchen with great treats and lots of coffee choices. Plus so close to Oracle State Park. Enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Place im a Cute Little Town

We stayed here 4 nights with our 2 dogs' The house was very clean and comfortable and so charmingly furnished and decorated. The is a wonderful place for a quiet get-away. Our host was very friedly and available. Would stay here again,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great comfortable house!

We had a wonderful time at this house. Location was super convenient for us and our host was so welcoming and responsive. We loved the thoughtful extras like the baskets of breakfast options and choice of coffees. The place was immaculate and the beds very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oracle retreat

Property was clean, well-equipped, located in an area that was quiet and conducive to walking. Host was communicative and charming.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty nestled in the desert

Very quiet and secluded. There were many extras available for us to use. ( kitchen items, toiletries, and snacks) Enjoyed our time there.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location and host

We really enjoyed our time in this home. The house and the host were extremely welcoming. Everything was squeaky clean. The beds were really really comfortable. The communication was flawless. We would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and comfy close to hikes

We stayed for three nights and enjoyed it very much. Lots of local hikes. Oracle State Park is very close to the house. And the Oracle market and Café is delightful. The house is set up with everything you would need and lots of extras as well. It’s very quiet at night. Incredibly comfortable bed. The house is very well sorted and Adrienne was great to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Desert Home

Comfortable desert home near two state parks and lots of hiking and mountain biking trails. Perfect for anyone looking for a little outdoor adventure. The house is located in a peaceful neighborhood with a nice park just down the street. The well-appointed kitchen has everything you need to prepare your meals and the host even provides snacks and a breakfast treat for your first morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Comfort

The Desert Gem was a very comfortable home for our family members during their recent visit. The home was clean & well furnished with newer appliances & furniture. Our check in/out process was easy & the host very accommodating. Our host even dropped off muffins as a welcome gift. The location in Oracle was very peaceful & made getting around in the area easy. We would highly recommend Desert Gem to anyone hoping to enjoy a quiet, comfortable visit in the mountains outside of Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

This was my first time in AZ and I couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay. With only being an hour away from Tucson its surprising but the night sky was breathtaking, the community was friendly and walking up the street to the little neighborhood park for a morning walk gave to some amazing sunrise views. The home itself was an amazing comfortable and clean spot to cook and relax in. The owner is extremely kind and generous, very communicative, and you can really tell she puts a lot of time and effort into making the house a home and makes sure your stay is the best it can be. Definitely hoping to be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and homey stay in Oracle

This place is immaculately clean. Having kids, you always end up wiping up a little water from the floors from spills and splashes and almost every time a scary amount of dirt comes up with the paper towel. Not here - spotless house! In addition to being extremely clean, the home is well stocked and feels cozy. We were surprised that there is a travel trailer onsite (behind some fencing that sort of subdivides the lot) in full view of the patio/front of the home. While the occupant seemed very nice and it wasn't a major detractor in the end, it did give a different feel from what we expected based on the photos, which are taken from other angles. We also found that the drive to Tucson from Oracle was a little longer than we expected and we spent a lot of time driving. That's totally on us as you can obviously map the path and get accurate estimates, but we somehow failed to really factor it in. There is a fantastic cafe in town and we did love the slower pace in Oracle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House | Fabulous Host!

The house is completely updated, has cheerful decor , and highly quality brand appliances, including the outdoor grill. The house feels extra spacious due to its generous 12 foot high walls. The house is well stocked, including extra bed linens. The master bed mattress I slept on was amazingly comfortable, and the sheet, blanket, bedcover combo was perfect for finding the right warmth/coolness throughout the night. And the kitchen! The coffee and coffee creamer selection is incredible. Vonnie provides both ground coffee and Keurig cup options—including decaf—and a dual Keurig coffee maker that provides both drip/carafe and K-cup brewing options. She also provides a large bowl generously stocked with a surprising variety of packaged snacks that can accommodate both the health conscious travelers and the ones with a bit of a sweet tooth. Vonnie also provides some breakfast goodies, with several options to suit guests’ tastes, to get them started off on their stay. The location obviously is not for the person who wants to do a lot of touristy things in a place with a vibrant night culture of fine dining and bars. For those who are interested in exploring the outdoors—or even working remotely in a quiet getaway—it is a great location. There is a dollar store in town that has a nice little supermarket within it that has a good variety of food selections. Vonnie is a superb host who is dedicated to ensuring that your stay is a good one. You are in good hands staying at Desert Gem!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding host, highly involved.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really easy 5 star review. The host was wonderful. Great communicator. Property couldn't have worked out better for us. Kitchen well stocked and amazing. 1st class appliances. Bed extremely comfortable. If you like birds there were always about 20 species off the patio every morning. Healthy native plants surrounding the house. Oracle is out of the traffic but very convenient to Catalina and Oracle State Parks. Bio. Riot Grill is a favorite now.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect little home to stay at. Quiet, clean & everything you need is here. Our hostess Vonnie was very accommodating. Check in-out was extremely easy & she even provided a pastry for our breakfast & left a basket of goodies. There were also a variation of coffees/teas & creamers. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

Wonderful place to stay with a super hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

NICE GET AWAY FROM CITY

VERY COMFORTABLE & NICE PLACE TO STAY & WILL BE BACK SOON
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LONNA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

From the moment we arrived, Vonnie’s place felt like home. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return next year. My husband Wally spent the days hunting coues deer while I worked from home. Our little dog Kasey Rae enjoyed the grounds and inside. The king bed was incredibly comfortable. The home was clean and well-supplied with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Vonnie even had coffee, breakfast muffins and treats to tide us over until we could get to a grocery store. Thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

We had a great 3 week stay at this property. Great communication with the host. This home exceeded our expectations. Coffee, muffins, oatmeal, granola bars all upon arrival and got us through until we did grocery shopping the next day. The home is fully stocked as we cooked a lot of our meals there. Highly recommend this home and would definitely stay here again. One highlight was the ATV rental from Titan located in the town of Oracle. This was an amazing all day rental that gets you out into the parts of the area you would never be able to do hiking. Oracle State Park is located just a few miles down the road. Nice place to hike and eat lunch.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Vonnie is a wonderful host and we loved staying in her home, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home

The home was clean, tidy, and very comfortable for myself and my associate. There were breakfast snacks and muffins left for us which was such a nice touch! Would highly recommend for anyone staying in Oracle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tai K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oracle house

I wonderful quiet house. The host was amazing. She was quick to respond and super helpful. She even let us extend our stay. The house was perfect for our needs. We were In the area visiting family and need a quiet retreat from the noise. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert Delight

Wow! A very well maintained and comfortable house. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to relaxing drives through the beautiful Arizona deserts.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Perfect Desert Gem north of Tucson

My family and I spent a long weekend here in March 2021 and loved it. The house is perfect for the outdoor adventurer and is for those who like to be a little ways away from the big crowds. Oracle is a cool little town north of Tucson (but not too far north) that provides the perfect jumping off point to various state and national parks in the area. I'm an avid astrophotographer so the location was perfect at night with quite a dark sky to work with. The stars here are amazing The property owner is very responsive and the house is spacious and clean with comfortable beds and modern appliances for cooking if you plan on making your own meals. Will definitely return the next time I plan a trip to the Tucson area.